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We raised ?1.2 million as profit from the concert held on April 25. Some people from Meguro UNESCO Association and Meguro International Friendship Association (MIFA) visited the embassies of Indonesia and Thailand to donate ?400,000 to each. Also we remitted to the Herath Foundation in Sri Lanka.
They deeply appreciated our efforts and gave words of thanks to us all the members.
The following is the summary of a report written by Kanou, MIFA, describing our visit to the embassy of Thailand.

….We donated part of the money, ?400,000, raised from the charity concert to Mr. Suvidhya Simaskul, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Thailand to Japan. Through the embassy, the money will be sent to the Princess of Thailand who supports children who suffered from the disaster, and to a foundation owned by the King of Thailand that supports the education of orphans.
The ambassador gave us words of condolence for the Japanese tourists who died in the Tsunami. He also said the best way for Japanese people to support Phuket Island, which was damaged by the Tsunami, was to visit there for sightseeing. The island has already started accepting tourists and tour companies are selling various kinds of reasonable tours, he said.
The ambassador also mentioned, “Japan and Thailand have established good relationships in our long history. From now on, as before, I hope Thais and Japanese will keep recognizing and cooperating with each other.” And he regarded highly various activities Meguro UNESCO and MIFA had been operating to promote understanding of different cultures and to establish peaceful relationships.
He also noted “Meguro” is well known to Thais who visit Japan, because they are told to get off at “Meguro Station” to get to their embassy.

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Report on the Tsunami Relief Concert

The following is part of the letter of appreciation we received from the Herath Foundation

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Meguro UNESCO Association
Meguro International Friendship Association

I am glad to hear the success of your concert. Congratulations!
I am sure many people appreciate your noble efforts.
Thanks again for your support for Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.
Herath Foundation will continue support to underprivileged students to
make them happy and useful members of the society through educa tion.
Thank you very much for helping us to achieve that objective.
Best regards,

Susantha Herath
Herath Foundation

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